Burlington School District recognizes Black History Month
Feb 03, 2018 - 07:21
Planning for Black History Month began during the latter half of the fall semester with finalizations beginning in January. Here's our list of the top 15 black folks to make history in 2017.
Justin Timberlake Confirms Part of His Super Bowl Halftime Show Set List
Feb 03, 2018 - 07:04
That's a big deal in our house right now. "It's like, one thing at a time", the singer said. Justin Timberlake is the headliner for the Super Bowl 52 halftime show on Sunday.
Thursday Night Football coming to FOX
Feb 02, 2018 - 00:09
Thursday Night Football offers fans less downtime from week to week in consuming football, though it has come with some criticism. NFL Network also televise seven games exclusively, fulfilling its agreement with cable and satellite operators.
San Francisco Plans to Walk Back Thousands of Marijuana Convictions
Feb 02, 2018 - 00:08
Harley-Davidson is making an electric motorcycle
Feb 01, 2018 - 00:54
Harley-Davidson's shares fell more than 8% to $50.59 on Tuesday, due to the disappointing forecast, according to Reuters . The iconic American brand seems to embrace the future and 18 months from now we will see an electric machine.
Things We Want From Justin Timberlake's Super Bowl Halftime Show Performance
Feb 01, 2018 - 00:52
Ne-Yo says he is excited about the performance and thinks that Justin should do some classics and "sprinkle the new stuff in". Speaking about the incident with Zane Lowe, Justin said: "I stumbled through it, to be quite honest".
Detroit Pistons' Andre Drummond to exchange John Wall in All-Star Sport
Feb 01, 2018 - 00:50
Simmons , who would become the first Australian selected as an All-Star, has averaged 16.6 points, 7.9 rebounds and 7.3 assists. Drummond beat Simmons to a spot in the All-Star game and the Philadelphia 76ers rookie appeared to react on Twitter.
Top male BBC earners agree to pay cut after gender gap furor
Feb 01, 2018 - 00:50
The broadcaster said that it has "addressed close to half of them and are working through the rest with the people concerned". Broadcasters John Humphrys, Huw Edwards, Nicky Campbell, Jon Sopel, Nick Robinson and Jeremy Vine reduced their salaries.
Grammy victor Chris Stapleton to perform in Billings, Missoula
Jan 31, 2018 - 06:11
The show, scheduled for August 10 , is one of several extensions added to his 2017 tour, "The All-American Road Show Tour". Citi card members can purchase presale tickets through Citi's Private Pass Program beginning February 6 at 10 a.m. local.
Ronda Rousey makes WWE debut, expected at Wrestlemania 34
Jan 31, 2018 - 06:09
She made the move official last night when she made an appearance at the Royal Rumble in Philadelphia. "This is my life now". Taz also added the fact that Ronda Rousey hasn't earned anything or hasn't beaten anyone in the WWE yet.
Iranian women protest obligatory headscarf; Twitterati praise the bravery
Jan 31, 2018 - 06:07
One of the women taking part in the protests was arrested after staging a protest on the same busy street in apparent solidarity. The first such act of protest occurred in December and was staged by Vida Movahed, who was eventually arrested .
Irish Government agrees to hold abortion referendum by the end of May
Jan 30, 2018 - 01:13
When asked if their opinion had changed in the previous year , 19 per cent said they were now more open to the idea. Ireland's government is to give the go-ahead for a referendum on reforming the country's strict anti-abortion laws.
Sen. Joe Manchin: Trump's attempt to fire Mueller was "New York talk"
Jan 30, 2018 - 01:10
Democratic Senator Ron Wyden believes the law as it currently exists now prohibits Trump from firing Mueller without cause. Graham said Mueller is "the ideal guy to get to the bottom of this", and his bill would give Mueller "the space to do it".
Local gas prices rise to 4-month high
Jan 30, 2018 - 01:10
Gas prices usually drop in January as holiday-related travel subsides, but this year they have risen significantly. Tidwell, manager of Public and Government Affairs for AAA Mid-Atlantic.
Saudi Prince Alwaleed Bin Talal Released From Hotel Detention
Jan 29, 2018 - 03:32
His refrigerator was stocked with vegetarian meals as requested, and he had tennis shoes for exercise, Reuters reported. But Prince Alwaleed says he expects to keep all his assets and full control of his investment firm Kingdom Holding Co.